What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Organizer/Grievance Representative position at SEIU Local 1?
SEIU Local 1 has been on the cutting edge of building the power of low-wage workers in service industries and fighting for economic, racial, immigrant and environmental justice. We are now hiring an Internal Organizer/Grievance Representative in Akron to work on exciting campaigns to organize thousands of workers and to build power for working families across Northeast Ohio.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducting broad and intensive outreach efforts to workers of various income levels.
- Building one-on-one relationships with workers.
- Identifying and developing member leaders to participate in and lead various types of campaigns.
- Conducting individual and group meetings with workers to discuss and plan internal and external campaigns.
- Motivating individual workers and groups of workers to take action.
- Engaging workers in broader union efforts to bring pressure to bear on industry sectors.
- Coordinating with workers to gather information that is useful in identifying opportunities for membership growth and mobilization.
- Working to involve community and political allies in organizing and other campaigns.
- Engaging members in political activity and encouraging member participation in the COPE program.
- Filing and processing grievances, including arbitration.
- Conduct house visits and site visits.
- Negotiating contracts as needed.
- Conduct labor management meetings with members and employers.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Willingness to work long and irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- Capacity to work independently and with a team.
- The ability to make and follow through on a work plan.
- Sharp communications skills.
- Basic writing and computer skills.
- The ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
- Previous experience in union or community organizing is desirable.
- A demonstrated commitment to social justice is required.
- Understanding of union organizing and representation required.
- A car and a valid driver’s license are required.
- Salary is competitive and negotiable based on the Staff Union Contract.
- Full benefits package including employer paid health insurance, a pension plan, tuition reimbursement and paid vacation.
- Car allowance and other benefits.
